The band are working on their eighth studio album - their first with frontwoman Floor Jansen, who replaced Anette Olzon last year. Troy Donockley has also been added to the lineup, along with Wintersun drummer Kai Hahto. He takes over from Jukka Nevalainen who recently stepped aside as he continues to battle chronic insomnia.

And they've revealed they're recording with an orchestra - an experience Jansen says is "enchanting." She reveals: "This was the first time I witnessed the recording of an orchestra and it was enchanting. I was stunned by the professionalism of the players, the conductor, the studio engineers and the arrangements. To hear it all come together is amazing."